Family events are typically things that the two of you should attend together, especially if you're in a long-term, committed relationship. 14. I kinda had a feeling you were probably like meaffected negatively by a past relationship. S H said it great, however i would add that the only way i go out is either with "the girls" or with my husband. I am one of those guys who doesn't drink often so when I do I also end up on a couch somewhere but I have good friends who protect me .won't let me drive etc.. We are individuals sharing the same goals in relationship. Thats not appropriate for our relationship. In the past he would ask me if he can go out with his friend to the bar because he knew I get very nervous. Because it shows you trust him. 1. Needless to say, the abuse of such substances can negatively affect decision-making. I personally would not do that. It was tough for the first several months because of fear she might cheat like my 1st gf. I think a lot of the nervousness comes from being worried about looking like a loner or a weirdo, but when you . i doubt we are even close to being in the same places in our lives. I really prefer dinning room tables and strong coffee though. "Whereas happy, committed couples tend to spend more time with couple friends and doing things together. Does that make sense? Which causes you to start to question yourself (like M. today LOL) reading too much into it you know? Like whatever, I love him so much that I could do anything for him but who am I to fool I can't stand this any longer. My ex was like that and it was that he wanted to impress other people, couldn't care less how we felt that made him never being home okay. He asked for nothing in return. I was always like, I can't help it, we're in a bar and apparently I'm a hot commodity, ha! xx. I never told her it was on my mind but she knew that my first relationship went sour because if infidelity. If after talking about it you still object to him going to strip clubs, that's okay! My kuwait he text me day and night but no telphone call. I have issues with my bf going to the bar because my ex is an alcoholic. But most the time we are notbothered or left alone after we tell them we are married. Now, like I said..if this changes, and he starts wanting to go more, like my bf is, and it cuts into your alone time..then yeah. If its an issue with your partner, then you shouldn't do it. What is good for one family isn't always what's good for another. He has female friends too, but unless its a large group, I am not ok with that and he understands that. She may be looking for love or just hungry for attention. Really.? Ahhhh, the Casino has a hold on him. We met online and rea Why does he text me all day about sweet things and stuff but never call? A "spouse" is an adult. 1. Wind him up make him jealous. I never liked this part of a relationship. I wouldn't want to tempt her or her M.. Good relationships are too hard to come by and I wouldn't want to jepordize one. My boyfriend was a loner but when he made an effort to date me, he knew exactly what respect and proper behavior was. I don't look down upon or judge others for hanging out with those of the opposite sex. React Reply Cleveland Follow Explorer Age: 36 , mho 37% +1 y If he can go out so can you. We will at a social event, but that is maybe once or twice a year. It is a neighborhood place that serves beer and wine.. but also burgers and stuff. We don't go to meet new people--we go to have girl time. "[I]f you find that your partner is more engaged with text messaging friends or on social media when you're with them, this is a sign that they are not present in the relationship," Hershenson says. Am I crazy for being upset? It is all about intent. To us, our family is our priority and they come first. I don't seek them out for conversation or flirt with them. If he was the type of person that wanted to hang out in bars and set that example for his child, I wouldn't have even bothered with dating him. I feel like that is dangerous behavior. You get anxious when your boyfriend goes out because you're worried he's cheating, or that you aren't good enough and he'll find someone better. It would be one thing if your SO is telling you where you can and cannot go. Even then hes moody and doesnt pay me much attention. What works in one marriage or relationship doesn't have to be the "answer" for another. By I can't trust him at all anymore he lies too much and he drunk all the time and he doesn't care about anything especially me and I also hate the fact that he says we are not together and I have a one month probation with him. Tell him you also have a good time there even when you cannot wait to see him again. I'm personally not attracted to women. He is showing all the signs of lost interest. But the. That's different. Without being juvenile or sophomoric about it. He stays out all night and turns the ringer off, pfffft. They said yes without question. Norris says he started learning about this revolutionary new method when he noticed most of the supplements he was taking did little or nothing to support his health. You can't get mad at him for spending time with his friends, just like he doesn't have the right to get mad at you for hanging out with your friends in return. pastoralcucumbers If your boyfriend suggests that your jealousy is irrational, ask him how he might feel if he were in your shoes. By the time my husband and I got married, we were so done with bars/clubs/discos (this was the 80's). help!!! With us its always all good because we know with who, where and why the other person is going out. He needs to tell you everything that He does ? I could understand drinking a little too much, but once you reach the level of passing out that borderlines alcoholism. explicit permission. Kelly1988 I do not care at all. agreywood 7 yr. ago Am I nuts? Plus it's annoying for the fellas to have that one guy who's always checking in. I am sorry, it is hard to deal with, i know. I guess I J. don't see how going to a bar solo and getting into situations where there's lots of alcohol, music and men are hitting on you/questioning your relationship can be very good at all for your current relationship. Yes I go out with out my husband.. if Im talking to anyone and they try to pick M. up using thier cheesy lines I let them know right away Im married. He is free to go where he wants and so am I but we make choices to do and go places that honor our marriage and protect it at all costs. A know a few guys who don't do that. No. Troy loves M. and only M., he wants only M., you put him in a room with naked women he would have the most uncomfortable look on his face. and i understand exactly what youre saying but when you do talk to him you have to have to bring up his drinking and your concern of him not calling. I read a story and call it. I tell it like it is. The "Cool" way to think. Having solo hobbies like attending a weekend yoga class, playing a sport with friends, or exploring new coffee shops without your coffee-despising partner isn't a bad thing, but if your partner does these six activities without you, they're checked out of the relationship and the two of you might need to have an honest conversation about what's really going on. How do I know, bad breakup. The premiere was later recognized as the all-time most successful cable series launch, with DVR viewers the . When youre in a relationship you dont just change the rules. After a couple months of dating I learned her guy friend was gay. When youre in a relationship, only YOU know the rules that you have. Wife of 8 years straddled and flirted with my friend last night while drunk What did you do guys if you really really miss someone but you dont want to text or call him? I think this can be a real issue for quite a few people and can be very problematic adjusting or coming to grips with, even though there is no reason not to trust. They are in a long distance relationship and that's not about sitting at home, missing and texting each other 24/7, gosh. It doesn't seem like he is sticking around for you. He goes to bed without me (20 f) now and we sleep back to back. If they're going out far more often than they ever used to, it might not be a good sign, relationship-wise. She dumped me for a guy she met there one night. You likely question yourself asking whether it's something about you . It wouldn't matter who it was it would be that they don't want to be around us that would bug M., ya know? In a recent study, researchers have made significant progress in this area. im **** off he doesnt call but should i be worried or just let it go? I can understand how those people who *enjoy* drinking, will likely go out often to do it. If you talk with your boyfriend about how you feel, maybe he can assuage your fears. I agree with you on the money issue. I think you need to face up to that and . "Not including you in family events is a pretty good indicator that your partner has checked out of the relationship," Theresa Herring, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, tells Romper in an email exchange. Um, not if you don't let it. It depends on the context. . I've seen a lot of posts on here recently about whether its ok for a married or committed person to go to lunch/bar with single person of the opposite sex (or same gender depending on preference) and it had M. wondering if you guys/girls ever go to a bar or an establishment where other singles are and talk to new people? It's one thing for your girlfriend to go partying without you and another for her to go without even informing you. Do I do that without my SO? But even if I could go out it wouldn't be to a bar. Do what you feel is right. People need to stop being so sketchy and selfish. You may not *intend* for anything to happen, but there is always a starting point to relationships and a lot are from "casual" chats at the local bar. Right now, it seems he's being attentive to your needs. Yes I allow my husband to go out without M. no matter the gender. He never mentions any friends and doesn't. We've agreed to be monogamous not by default but because it feels right for us. Seriously . ? If your partner doesn't seem interested in having you involved in trip planning or is actively working on plans for trips without you, that could be a sign that something's going on,. Yes, A LOT in his profession. I was 20, she was 21, and I couldn't hit the bars with her. The thing last time he said he wouldn't get drunk and he did. Started February 23, By He eventually earned my trust back and went to a bar with his friend. But it got old. We J. like to know where the other one is, more for safety than out of paranoia or concerns of cheating. I called him at 11:30. Everyone on this site is so over dramatic! Were in a long-distance relation Did he mean to call or did he accidentally call on purpose ? In other words, one can never win when dating an insecure person male or female. A group of people going out, no problem. If her spouse or at least one co-worker were there, then no problem, but not one on one (unintentional pun). Started February 13, By You sill have a life and are not a Siamese twin with your spouse. remerz I think that he asked that question confirms why you have your specific boyfriend and why that guy is not said boyfriend. Smackin' The ex's butt toward swinging floor. He just wants you to look the other way. But I get it. My husband HATES it!! I really don't understand your answer, since when the hell does having fun mean not being into her? He was at the club for our college. I think there is a huge difference when hanging out with friends is taking up more time than hanging out with family. You spent the formative part of your relationship being someone you really are not by going to the bars with him often.leading. Our relationship as a family is great, we all get along, ex-wife included. Do I end things? I know what it's like to love someone but know they aren't good for you. 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